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Your child is starting to show an early interest in learning. She’s picked up a pencil and has started drawing with it. Her scribbles are starting to resemble what could be letters so you excitedly decide to develop this interest. Where do you start?...

Task: Encourage your child get in the habit of writing “Thank You” notes for gifts or whenever it is appropriate to do so. Ask your child to think of 2 or 3 people they would like to thank and have them make and decorate thank...

Puffy paint is one of the simplest (and funnest!) activities you could do with your child. You are likely to have the ingredients in your pantry, your child can get involved in making the paint, and you can get started in no time at...

I first met Carly*, a Grade 2 student, when she came in for her initial assessment at my company Spectrum Tuition back in April. She was bright, looked me in the eye when she answered my questions and spoke with a nice, loud voice....

With Christmas just around the corner, there has never been a better time to spend quality one on one time bonding and communicating with your child. With Arts ‘n Smarts, we make this super easy. We also take this one step further by...

We created Arts n’ Smarts after talking to many parents who wanted to give their children a fun way to grow and develop creatively, emotionally and intellectually, but didn’t know where to start. Of course, not every child is the same, and Arts n’...

Previously I spoke about choosing the right time to send your child to school. Today, I would like to take a step back and talk about some of the things you can do, in the years before your child starts Prep, to make sure...

In Victoria, in order to begin attending primary school, children must turn 5 by at least the 30th of April in that year. Children who are born after this date will start Prep in the following year, once they have already turned 5. Because...

Before your child begins Prep, it is unlikely that their mathematical skills will be particularly advanced. However, this is not to say that you can’t give your child an advantage by developing their numeracy skills in the early years of their life. While it...

There is an old saying that goes “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” In a similar sense, teachers and parents can provide students with an abundance of resources, a high quality education and constant support, and it...

Reading with your child at an early age is one of the most enjoyable and memorable bonding experiences that you can have. But did you know that it is also a vital part of your child’s development? In recent years, experts in education and...

Sibling Supplement

Transform your Arts ‘n Smarts subscription into a no fuss experience.
Select the ‘sibling pack’ to each box for only $10 per sibling, per month. These can be purchased as single, 3 month, 6 month or 12 month packs. Arts and craft materials only.